The Economic Times

ET WLF 2026: India needs insulation, not isolation, says Sivakumar Sundaram CEO, The Times of India

India requires insulation to manage global geopolitical uncertainty and unpredictable shocks. Reforms and institutional changes have strengthened India's ability to withstand these challenges. Measures like GST and digital payments build resilience for bumpy roads ahead. India's economic rise and a new EU trade pact show its opening. The nation is simultaneously opening up and building its resilience.